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The most scent-sational gifts
There are two types of people during the holidays: the ones who finish shopping by December 1st, and the rest of us, Googling “last-minute gift ideas” at midnight. If you fall into the latter camp (welcome, friend), here’s one thing that never fails: fragrance.
Gifting a scent is like bottling up a whole mood. It’s personal, thoughtful, and let’s be honest—nothing feels more luxurious than unwrapping a chic perfume box. “Fragrance is one of the best gifts you can give,” says luxury scent curator, Theo Turner. “It’s a small bottle that makes a big statement—like giving someone their own signature vibe.”
So whether you’re shopping for your bestie, your partner, or yourself (no judgment), here are some holiday fragrance sets from Macy’s that make gifting smell as good as it feels.
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| Carolina Herrera 3-Pc. Very Good Girl Fragrance Gift Set Enter the Carolina Herrera 3-Pc. Very Good Girl Fragrance Gift Set “She’s sweet and floral… a good girl!” Theo raves. Think juicy redcurrant, creamy tonka bean, and that iconic stiletto-shaped bottle that’s practically made for the ‘gram. | Tom Ford 2-Pc. Private Blend Lost Cherry Eau De Parfum Gift Set Then there’s Tom Ford 2-Pc. Private Blend Lost Cherry Eau De Parfum Gift Set— a fan favorite that blends cherry and almond perfection. “One of my favs from the house of TF,” says Theo. It’s equal parts flirty and mysterious and the kind of scent that gets you compliments before you’ve even said hello. |
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| BVLGARI 2-Pc. Man Wood Essence Eau de Parfum Gift Set For something fresh and modern, BVLGARI 2-Pc. Man Wood Essence Eau de Parfum Gift Set blances crisp citrus with grounding woods. “Woody yet fresh — perfect for the cooler months,” says Theo. | Givenchy Men's 3-Pc. Pi Eau de Toilette Gift Set Or lean into nostalgia with Givenchy Men's 3-Pc. Pi Eau de Toilette Gift Set a warm vanilla classic that’s quietly irresistible. |
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| Burberry Men's 3-Pc. Hero Eau de Parfum Gift Set “Perfect woody fragrance for your favorite gentleman,” says Theo about the Burberry Men's 3-Pc. Hero Eau de Parfum Gift Set. It’s warm, confident, and smells like someone who always remembers your coffee order. | Gucci Men's 3-Pc. Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum Gift Set Feeling bold? Gucci Men's 3-Pc. Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum Gift Set brings a spicy fougère vibe that’s pure confidence in a bottle. |
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| Jo Malone London 12-Pc. Twelve Day Ornament Collection Gift Set Because scent isn’t just for skin, Jo Malone London Decorated Candle Gift Set is “bringing the holidays home via scent,” says Theo. Or go big with the Jo Malone London 12-Pc. Twelve Day Ornament Collection Gift Set — aka “advent calendar GOALS.” It’s the perfect pick for someone who lives for the unboxing experience. | Yves Saint Laurent 2-Pc. Libre Eau de Parfum Holiday Gift Set And if you’re gifting someone who appreciates effortless elegance, Yves Saint Laurent 2-Pc. Libre Eau de Parfum Holiday Gift Set is “a fresh floral as iconic as the house it hails from,” according to Theo. It’s a confident, luminous scent that says I’m the gift. |

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